Benzodiazepines are depressant drugs. They are prescribed to treat and produce, sedation, sleep, control anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. In high doses they act as hypnotics, in moderate doses they act as anziolytics, and in low doses they act as sedatives. They are one of the most widely prescribed medicines that effect the central nervous system. Many individuals develop a drug addiction to this family of drugs, either through prescribtion use or abuse.

The benzodiazepines family can cause the following effects: amnesia, hostility, irritability, and vivid dreams. The body can build up a tolerance and dependency on the drugs. The withdrawal symptoms are sever (they are compared to alcohol) and may require hospitalization or the assistance of a drug rehabilitation and treatment withdrawal program. If you suspect addiction to Benzodiazepines a gradual withdrawal is recommended over an abrupt ceasing.

Those who are addicted to Benzodiazepines typically maintain their supply through many prescriptions from several doctor, forging prescriptions, or by buying from overseas or in illicit drug markets. They will engage in "typical" addiction like behavior.

Benzodiazepines abuse is typically by teenagers and young adults who abuse the drugs in order to obtain a "high". Mixing or using the substance in combination with other drugs such as alcohol, can cause life-threatening effects.

Roofies or Rohypnol is a Benzodiazepines that is in the "date rape" category. In party and rave environments it can be placed within an alcoholic drink, rendering the victim unaware and unable to resist a sexual assault.

If you suspect yourself or a loved on of being addicted or abusing benzodiazepines get help now.